our team

The structure of the Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance is rooted in authentic relationships, shared power, and collective decision-making.  It includes a small governing board, executive director, coordinator, leadership council, partners, coalition members, and project teams, all connecting, learning, and collaborating in service of our shared purpose.

governing board
of directors

JoAnn R. Miller

Angel Harris

Beck Fox

leadership council

Ricardo B. Contreras, ANDARES

Cynthia De La Torre, Benton County Health Department

Tina Dodge, OSU Extension Service Linn County

Diego Nieto, Linn County Health Department

Paul Smith, Strengthening Rural Families

general

Executive Director, Mica Contreras

Research and Communications Liaison, Michelle Hsu

Coordinator, Emily Torres Barton

current partners
2024-2025

African American Youth Leadership Coalition

ANDARES

Arcoíris Cultural

Conexión Fénix

Garfield Elementary School PTA

Growing Ancestral Roots

Mid Willamette Trans Support Network

Linn Benton NAACP

One2Another

OSU Extension Service Linn County

Partnership Against Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Strengthening Rural Families

coalition
members

Anyone interested in advancing health equity in our region and committed to LBHEA's mission is a coalition member! We encourage you to attend one of our coalition meetings, special convenings, and learning opportunities and to join a project team.

Current Project Teams 

  • Policy Team

  • Grant Approval Team